Windows .gitignore

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# Created by https://gitignores.com/
# OPERATING SYSTEM TEMPLATE for Windows
# Website: https://www.microsoft.com/windows/
# Repository: https://github.com/ronald2wing/.gitignores
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# TEMPLATE OVERVIEW & USAGE NOTES
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# • TEMPLATE TYPE: OPERATING SYSTEM TEMPLATE
# • PURPOSE: Windows system files, temporary directories, and OS-specific artifacts
# • DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: OS-specific patterns for Windows development
# • COMBINATION GUIDANCE: Combine with language/framework templates as needed
# • SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS: No security patterns - combine with common/security.gitignore
# • BEST PRACTICES: Combine with language + security templates, test with your workflow
# • OFFICIAL SOURCES: Windows documentation and community patterns

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$RECYCLE.BIN/
*.cab
*.lnk
*.msi
*.msix
*.msm
*.msp
*.stackdump
*.wdget
[Dd]esktop.ini
ehthumbs.db
ehthumbs_vista.db
Thumbs.db
Thumbs.db:encryptable
WerFault*.dmp

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# TEMPLATE CUSTOMIZATION & BEST PRACTICES
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# 1. REVIEW: Examine all patterns before use
# 2. CUSTOMIZE: Adapt to your project's specific structure
# 3. TEST: Use `git check-ignore` to verify patterns work correctly
# 4. SECURE: Always protect sensitive data and credentials
# 5. UPDATE: Review periodically as technology evolves

# Combine with language or framework templates as needed:

# EXAMPLE COMBINATION:
# cat languages/python.gitignore \
#     common/security.gitignore \
#     os/windows.gitignore \
#     common/cache.gitignore > .gitignore